Ship Simulator
English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: NathanC on August 13, 2008, 13:09:56
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I have decided to buy myself a R/C boat. but i cannot find any website selling a decent one. I'm looking for a R/C Tug with good quality materials and a high controller range that won't run out of charge too quickly. I can't go much higher than €120. UK websites are prefered.
Any ideas where i can get something like this?
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Here is one http://www.otherlandtoys.co.uk/rc-tugboat-p-1960.html
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Here is one http://www.otherlandtoys.co.uk/rc-tugboat-p-1960.html
Great Find
Why do u need one?
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Great Find
Why do u need one?
I don't need one, i want one. No harm in that is there?
Thanks Cpt. Bluebeard, but i said in my first post, no more than €120 ;)
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https://shop.graupner.de/webuerp/servlet/AI?ARTN=2095
https://shop.graupner.de/webuerp/servlet/AI?ARTN=2196
container ship: https://shop.graupner.de/webuerp/servlet/AI?ARTN=2071
Graupner makes good stuff :)
EDIT: ops, to expensive :/
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Thanks.
I think i like this one the most so far:
http://www.otherlandtoys.co.uk/images/lifeboat1_800w.jpg
54cm Long.
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Nathan, do you want to build it yourself or does it has to be finished?
Tomaten, did you look at the prices of the Graupner kits? And that's only the boat, without any parts like the electric part (VERY expensive!).
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I really would prefer a ready built ship ;)
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http://www.aquacraftmodels.com/index.html
Here are some more, mostly speedboats though :-[
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I don't need one, i want one. No harm in that is there?
Thanks Cpt. Bluebeard, but i said in my first post, no more than €120 ;)
No there isn't, I was just asking
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Found this on Amazon, search for "ready to run (tug)boat"
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KTCVJ6wFL._SS500_.jpg)
Not sure of the quality but with 70 dollar it fits in your budget.
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I don't need one, i want one. No harm in that is there?
Thanks Cpt. Bluebeard, but i said in my first post, no more than €120 ;)
sorry i don't look at the prices
maybe you find one here,
http://www.stanshobbies.karoo.net/model_tugs.htm
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That's the one i found first when i googled "R/C Tug"
I considered that, it's either that tug or the lifeboat SO FAR.
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Thanks.
I think i like this one the most so far:
http://www.otherlandtoys.co.uk/images/lifeboat1_800w.jpg
54cm Long.
ooo, a Nice severn class lifeboat. (MC needs a new r/c too, not now though ::) i had 2 and the both broke)
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I think i've decided on the Severn Class then, i hope it has a decent range :-\
It's cheap and big enough for me though and it is "suitable for all weather conditions"
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Thanks.
I think i like this one the most so far:
http://www.otherlandtoys.co.uk/images/lifeboat1_800w.jpg
54cm Long.
I've got this boat... the range is ok.. Although the propellers gets damaged too easilly...
My propellers are damaged because some green got twisted with the propeller and now the propeller is just damaged even when i removed the green..
One prop goes fast than the other and now it just goes in circles ::)
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Ouch :-\
Could you post some pics of the boat?
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Ouch :-\
Could you post some pics of the boat?
Yeah sure.. let me take some pics first ;) I'll post some later today... ;)
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Thanks!
Another thing - how fast does it go?
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http://www.rchobby.co.uk/rnli_radio_controlled_severn_l.html
Some detail pictures from the RNLI vessel, looks much better than the tug.
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Try this one
http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/429_1_1001981.html
Quite a nice model, would need to add a towing facility though.
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Found this on Amazon, search for "ready to run (tug)boat"
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KTCVJ6wFL._SS500_.jpg)
Not sure of the quality but with 70 dollar it fits in your budget.
Hi Nathan, i have PM'd you, i do RC boating, and i know "my stuff" if you want to put it that way, you DO NOT want to get anything like this, its cheap and plastic, and its pretty expensive for a plastic tug like that. Don't jump into anything Nathan, read my PM, when you get your computer sorted we can discuss this on MSN, i wouldn't buy anything like this. You won't like it, trust me.
Jack.
p.s. here's a picture of my American Harbour Tug, it has a scratch built super structure, but the hull is obviously molded by a factory, which is a common thing.
(http://i36.tinypic.com/5lytyf.jpg)
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Here is my 61 year old Thames Tug, no joke, 61 years of age, again, hand built, it is currently being restored by me. It even has water tight doors fitted in the hull, and would pull a hell of a weight once complete. The former owner gave this to me, he was an old gentleman that lived accross the road, and he built it himself. And he told me (with the old running gear) that she would pull a big weight, so with new equipment, she should easily be able to pull a big weight.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2z4ehk1.jpg)
Its something like that you want Nathan, good, strong, and powerful, also traditional.
Jack.
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Nice Ship You got Jack ;)
I hope you will got a good boat NathanC ;)
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This one is mine - unfortunately some parts are worse after our last move. Beside this one (it's also from Graupner) I have an azimuth driven tug from Wedico, but there is too much to do with Shipsim. So it is not yet ready for use. :'( I hope it will look some times like the one I have pictured below. It's the right one and it is very similar to some other tugs I have seen here in Hamburg and in GB too.
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Thats a very nice model in the picture, now thats what i call a proper RC boat ;D :D
Jack.
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Thanks!
Another thing - how fast does it go?
I don't know the exact speed.. but its fast enough ;)
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That's the one i found first when i googled "R/C Tug"
I considered that, it's either that tug or the lifeboat SO FAR.
Don't think either are brilliant, the r/c controls are rather poor by all accounts, reviews on here http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/
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Yes, read my post on the first page, you don't want to have anything like that, the factory made stuff never comes with good RC equipment, you'll find the lifeboat and that plastic tug will only have a very short signal range, and, they won't be good on the water, i've seen RC boats like that sink Nathan....you are better off with something like what i or Bottman has. The kits can be good but really, your better off buying a second hand ready made model from a proper RC boating club, especially if your a beginner.
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Yes, read my post on the first page, you don't want to have anything like that, the factory made stuff never comes with good RC equipment, you'll find the lifeboat and that plastic tug will only have a very short signal range, and, they won't be good on the water, i've seen RC boats like that sink Nathan....you are better off with something like what i or Bottman has. The kits can be good but really, your better off buying a second hand ready made model from a proper RC boating club, especially if your a beginner.
Oops - sorry hadn't seen that one. I have the Carlson and the Southampton (Wyeforce) - Carlson very basic, I started with my own colour scheme but never finished it. It sails well but is rather light and catches the wind easily. The Southampton needs nothing doing to it out of the box - I bought larger power packs for longer sailing time. It's also very light but does tow quite well. Only problem is I haven't had time to sail them for over a year :(
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Hi Nathan. I'm an avid model-boater, I'm a member of the Wirral Model Boat Club. I have 3 Tugs, and that Lifeboat you linked to (it's awful, avoid!).
My advice to you is, if you haven't the time/will/patience to build one yourself, get the Southampton (Wyeforce). It's one of the finest model tugs I've ever seen, especially as it's RTR. Save up more money for her, and get a larger battery pack as the one that comes with it only last 30 minutes or so. Like Quaysider above me, I've had no time to sail in the past year (it's one of the reasons I bought the game!), but I plan to get into it soon. Please take my advice which is, save up a bit more money for the Southampton.
Beautiful model, plenty of room for adding more detail to her as well (mine's been repainted into SMIT colours, haven't decided on a name yet though). Her only downside is, she has a large turning circle. Even though she's twin-screw, you can't control each prop separately, so I bought a cheap 4-channel Radio to enable just that. I also plan to add lights to mine as well, as there's tons of space inside the super-structure for it. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll have the time to do all that, not for another 5-6 months atleast. Once it's done though, I'll be sure to make a thread on here with fresh pictures. :)
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I don't know if you mean this one, it is a bit over budget.. :)
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.marionvillemodels.com/ProductImages/Radio%2520Controlled%2520Models/Boats/he-southampton-rc-tug1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.marionvillemodels.com/radio-controlled-models/boats/Hobby-Engine-Southampton-RC-Remote-Control-Speed-Boat/product.aspx&h=134&w=200&sz=10&hl=en&start=8&tbnid=32JtsdkV2pOwVM:&tbnh=70&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drc%2Btug%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
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Yes, that one. Over budget, but only by £40-50 quid. Really worth it though.
Forgot to mention the other tug (the Japanese looking one). It's awful, a real toy.
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hello im trying to find a r/c titanic but no matter where i look i can't find it
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here's one matt.. ;)
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00TUpEyIQKqtZsM/Remote-Control-Model-Titanic-HW-03-.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/amaxgroup/product-detailmtUENuQKVnvS/China-Remote-Control-Model-Titanic-HW-03-.html&h=373&w=400&sz=35&hl=en&start=2&tbnid=Vd7tTsTGIXJcJM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drc%2Btitanic%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
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Yes, that one. Over budget, but only by £40-50 quid. Really worth it though.
Forgot to mention the other tug (the Japanese looking one). It's awful, a real toy.
Yes, that was my point on page one, I am also an RC boater and i am based at Fleetwood Model Yacht And Powerboat Club. (Not currently living in Ireland) and i have two tugs, i'm getting the "Englishman" tugboat kit in a few days, it will give me something to do during the bad weather, and i am also considering the Aziz (Anchor handling tug/supply vessel)
considering its summer its doing a lot of raining..... :D
I know, here are some pictures! makes it easier, oh and, on page one are my tugs ;)
Englishman Tug
(http://www.modelslipway.com/envoy_civi/envoy_postwar.jpg)
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Aziz
(http://www.modelslipway.com/aziz/aziz23.jpg)
Kits are always more expensive than buying second hand, but i don't plan to sell the Aziz or Englishman once complete, then after that, i'll probably purchase Maggie M. (Trawler)
(http://www.modelslipway.com/maggie/maggie_water1.jpg)
Here is the website all of these are from:
http://www.modelslipway.com/
Kind Regards,
Jack.
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I like the look of the Southampton tug, nice quality, and its possible to save up that.
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Yes, the Southampton tug isn't bad Nathan, i'll take a look now and see what comes with it, and i can tell you the goods points and bad. I've also seen other people with them, and you can pick them up quite easily, especially second hand.
But, its always nice to go new, since you know somebody hasn't been playing around with it before you buy it. I like to see things before i buy them, thats the only problem with the internet, sometimes things lok better than they actually seem, but i can tell you, that tug isn't bad at all, especially for a beginner, Nathan. :)
We can talk about it on MSN when you sort your computer if you like?
Jack.
EDIT: Just taken a look at it Nathan, it seems fine, BUT my main concerns are this:
It does not state what radio gear comes with it. However, i would imagine it would be quite good.
And, the battery it comes with won't last long, i think about 1 hour running time, the 12 volt battery's i have are lead acid, which roughly run for about 24-48 hours. But, again, this is ideal for a beginner.
But, don't rush into anything, check it all out first, Nathan.
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Englishman Tug
(http://www.modelslipway.com/envoy_civi/envoy_postwar.jpg)
looks like thug southampton tug boat that towed titanic in the movie "titanic" made in 1997